CBI arrests Tis Hazari Courts Reader for accepting bribe to facilitate bail
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting of Rs. 20,000 as part payment out of a total bribe of Rs. 30,000 from the complainants.
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“Shows a very low state of moral fibre in society”: Allahabad HC denies relief to accused in Rs 22 lakh cash-for-job and fake PhD degree scam
“The allegations are very serious in nature and disclose a very chilling trend in society, where the common man has developed a perception that anything can be done by the payment of a bribe.”
Punjab and Haryana High Court denies bail to DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in Rs. 8 Lakhs bribery case
“The grant of bail in separate disproportionate assets case also does not automatically entitle him to bail in the present case, which must be evaluated independently on its own factual matrix and material available on record.”
Grieving Father allegedly forced to bribe Ambulance, Police & Crematorium Staff; NHRC intervenes
The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Karnataka, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
Government Servant acquitted after 39 years in a Rs. 100 bribe case: Inside Chhattisgarh HC Ruling
“The evidence, whether oral, documentary, or circumstantial, falls short of establishing the essential ingredients of the alleged offence of bribery.”
CBI cannot be rendered helpless in investigating further if during trap proceedings more information is received about offence/offenders: Delhi HC
Special Public Prosecutor submitted that there are 194 intercepted calls, revealing incriminating conversation involving the petitioner in negotiations and distribution of illegal gains. Thus, a larger conspiracy is to be unearthed, for which the custodial interrogation is needed.
Read why Gujarat High Court rejected Narayan Sai’s furlough plea in Surat rape case
The Court noted that Narayan attempted to bribe government officials and had a poor conduct in jail due to which he was punished several times. Additionally, cases had been registered against his disciples for threatening or assaulting the witnesses.
‘Leaking competitive exams question paper more heinous than murder’; Chhattisgarh HC rejects former Chhattisgarh PSC Chair Taman Singh Sonwani’s bail plea
“A person who indulges in facilitating leakage of question paper relating to competitive examinations, plays with the career and future of lakhs of young aspirants, who are ‘burning the midnight oil’ to prepare for competitive exams. Such an act is more heinous than an offence of murder because by killing a person, only one family gets affected but by ruining the career of lakhs of aspirants whole society is adversely impacted.”
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‘Miserably failed to act as quasi-judicial authorities’; Punjab & Haryana HC quashes bribery case against police officer, remands it to Appellate Authority
“Recording of reasons in orders is equally important as giving an opportunity of hearing. The reasons in order means link between material which the forum considered while reaching the conclusion and reveals a rational nexus between the two.”
Employees vulnerable to temptation must stay away from government jobs: Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail
Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant bail to the petitioner stating that “the petitioner’s vulnerabilities are his own failings. This court’s job is to do justice to all affected, impacted, and concerned.”
Bombay HC quashes Rs 150 bribe case against Primary School Junior Clerk for want of previous sanction under PC Act
Bombay High Court explained that the instant case did not pertain to defective sanction.
High Court of Justice upholds challenge to arbitral award of 11 billion USD against Nigeria vis-à-vis Gas Supply and Processing Agreement
The Court termed this case to be highly unusual one that draws attention to matters of wider importance and touches the reputation of arbitration as a dispute resolution process.
Allegations of bribery to grant permission in order to receive foreign funds under FCRA on applications by NGO’s pending in Home Ministry; Delhi Court grants bail to Pramod Kumar Bhasin
Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi: While granting bail to the applicant Pramond Kumar Bhasin, Ajay Gulati, J. observed that the charge sheet
CBI arrests an Interim Resolution Professional of NCLT & two private persons in a bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), National Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai and two private persons including
Acquitted in the criminal case but employer still going ahead with the disciplinary proceeding? Read the law laid down by Supreme Court
“The purpose of a disciplinary proceeding by an employer is to enquire into an allegation of misconduct by an employee which results in a violation of the service rules governing the relationship of employment.”
SL CoA | No angle of Political victimization; Imprisonment upheld in bribery case
Court of Appeal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: Sampath B Abayakoon, J. while deciding on an appeal against conviction
SL CoA | School principal acquitted of bribery allegations; benefit of doubt due to lack of evidence
Court of Appeal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: The Division Bench of Devika Abeyratne and P. Kumararatnam, JJ. aquited
SL CoA | Can a conviction stand solely on the uncorroborated testimony of the complainant? Court clarifies
Court of Appeal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: The Division Bench of Devika Abeyratne and P. Kumararatnam, JJ., allowed
CBI | Imprisonment & Fine of Rs 2.50 lakh to then police official of RPF in a Bribery Case
The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) has convicted Sh. Bhola Nath Singh Yadav, then Sub Inspector. Railway Protection Force &